Category Archives: Arts

I have always been impressed by Graphic Design’s potential to communicate BIG ideas in a digestable way (…good Graphic Design that is…) A colleague of mine posted an amazing link to a series of visualisations which made my day. Quotes from inspirational people like Wilde and Einstein are visualised in a minimalist manner by Toronto-based designer Ryan McArthur. Hope they inspire you too. McArthur’s work is available on Etsy.

FROM BUILDINGS MADE OF FOAM TO BRIDGES COATED IN LED LIGHTS, WE MEET FIVE DESIGNERS WHO ARE DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY

I find that a great story inspires me to look at the world differently and believe in optimistic possibilities. This is such a story… An amazing exploration of work by 5 designers doing things differntly. Pernilla Ohrstedt – a London based architect, Alain Lee – an Industrial Designer from Taipei, Leo Villareal – a lighting artist from New York, Kenmei Nagaoka – a designer and retailer from Tokyo and Kate Stokes – product designer from Melbourne. For more information regarding their work, visit the Five | Beyond by Lexus page.

“I never really expected to find myself giving advice to people graduating from an establishment of higher education. I never graduated from any such establishment. I never even started at one. I escaped from school as soon as I could, when the prospect of four more years of enforced learning before I’d become the writer I wanted to be was stifling.”

I fell in love with the work of Gaiman at a very young age. His stories, graphic novels and later movies are a constant source of inspiration. When paired with the artwork of Dave McKean his work takes me to a world of wonder. This keynote address, given at the University of the Arts address in 2012 is his reflection of the creative industry,life and writing. A must watch for all artist, designers and creatives.